Coordinator, Pre-Licensure BSN
SUMMARY
In support of the university’s mission and objectives, the Coordinator, Pre-Licensure BSN liaises between nursing students and the School of Nursing. This role is responsible for routine communication with nursing students, assisting with recruitment, advising students, and ensuring a smooth transition from Admission to Graduation.
Admissions & Enrollment Management
- Serves as primary liaison between prospective students and the Admissions department.
- Provides guidance and support to prospective freshman and transfer students.
- Maintains ongoing communication with the Admissions Department regarding applicant status and enrollment processes.
- Compiles applicant profiles for Admissions, Progression, Retention and Graduation (APRG) committee admission decisions.
- Manages the distribution of acceptance and denial letters via Slate.
- Organizes orientation for new BSN students and conducts tours of the School of Nursing.
- Supports admissions-related events, including Preview Days and Open House.
Academic Advising & Student Support
- Serves as an academic advisor to pre-nursing students.
- Coordinates advising with Success Team staff and faculty advisors.
- Assigns faculty advisors to students upon acceptance and provides ongoing updates and resources.
- Monitors onboarding for new BSN students including NCLEX prep resources like ATI.
- Tracks student progression, identifies retention trends, and investigates obstacles to student success.
- Recruits and hires peer tutors and tracks tutoring attendance.
- Manages distribution of progression-related letters, including but not limited to failure and dismissal notices.
- Supports student progression by tracking academic progress and assists with graduation-related events.
Data Management & Compliance
- Maintains enrollment, attrition, and progression records for accreditation purposes.
- Assists in awarding nursing scholarships and manages related records.
- Manages LINE Grant agreements and processes.
- Prepares and collects reports for accreditation and regulatory bodies (FCN, AACN).
- Collects and compiles data for Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP).
- Provides reports to the Evaluation Committee Chair and Dean.
- Updates policies in the Undergraduate Catalog, Student Handbook, and website.
Scheduling & Academic Operations
- Collaborates to create semester schedules and maintain the School of Nursing calendar.
- Determines course offerings and estimates section needs.
- Works with the Registrar to ensure schedule accuracy.
- Coordinates final exam scheduling and lab reservations.
Administrative Support & Faculty Coordination
- Records and files minutes for APRG Committee and faculty meetings.
- Collects and disseminates records of school events and achievements.
- Manages the student workers to include hiring, training and scheduling.
- Coordinates office coverage and front desk operations.
Special Programs & Extracurricular Activities
- Organizes, publicizes, and promotes nursing mission trips.
- Coordinates mission trip logistics, student registration, and payments.